Quantum computing, although still in its initial stages, is not a myth anymore and the first commercial deployments should be available in the next 10-15 years. It is still a work in progress but several large corporations including NASA, Google, IBM and Microsoft have all publicly announced investments in quantum computing research. Additionally, Universities and research institutions are supporting their efforts. In the US, IARPA and USRA announced several grants for speeding up the process of building blocks for universal quantum computing and exploring its benefits.

Demand for TV panels in terms of area is forecast to reach 143 million square meters in 2017, up 8 percent from 2016, contributing to a 6 percent growth in the overall display market, according to IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.

This report described the CDN industry trends in the broadband and video technology sector, covering broadband & video infrastucture, managed services and data transmission. It includes overview of major companies.

Terrestrial television provision is a vital component in today’s technology industry, contributing revenues of $5.5 billion, which is expected to increase by a further $1.8 billion by 2020. On top of this with the ITU setting a 'soft' analogue switch off (ASO) and digital switch over (DSO) date of the 17th of June 2015 for its Regions, service providers all over the world have been decommissioning old analogue technologies and investing in installing digital equipment, in the anticipation that they will be able to offer a greater quality of service to their existing customer base over at least the next decade. However, it was predicted long before 2015, that many countries will not be able to set their digital transmissions up in the next several years, hence, they could not meet the ITU’s deadline.

Set-top box (STB) and TV software vendor TiVo has acquired Cubiware; a Polish STB middleware provider. Cubiware will enable TiVo to address emerging market opportunities outside its traditional, mature and saturated pay TV markets. On the surface it provides TiVo with access to a customer base in emerging markets, but the rationale behind the acquisition may have much deeper strategic underpinnings.

Under the banner of Windows 10, Microsoft is on the verge of deploying a single operating system that spans – and indeed draws together – the company’s PC, tablet, mobile, and gaming hardware platforms.

Sony’s PlayStation Now service is being brought to a range of 2015-year Samsung Smart TV sets. The PlayStation Now gaming platform – which remains in beta in the US and Canada – presently allows PS4, PS3, PS Vita, PS TV, and Bravia TV owners to stream a selection of PS3 titles to their Sony devices. Rental prices – which remain in-flux – currently range from USD 1.99 to USD 19.99, and vary as a function of a rental length.

HBO will outsource the core backend platform of its yet-to-launch, standalone OTT service. The company has not signaled whether the decision to rely on a third party managed service provider – MLB Advanced Media– will impinge upon the running of its HBO Go or HBO Nordic streaming operations.

Alphasat, a joint project between Inmarsat and the European Space Agency (ESA), was launched by Arianespace on 25 July 2013. It is considered as one of the heaviest payloads ever lifted off to space,...

Swedish technology provider Ericsson intends to strengthen its market position in the media managed services by acquiring Red Bee Media, one of the leading media broadcast services in the UK. The acquisition,...

The Defence, Space and Security division of US aerospace company Boeing will build another four satellites for global satellite operator Intelsat to include in its 'Epic' fleet. Epic is planned as Intelsat's...

Video solutions provider and systems integrator Kit Digital will file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. Under Chapter 11, Kit's corporate reorganization will be backed by the firm's three largest shareholders...